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Bonnie Cashin fought to retain the integrity of her designs with such vehemence because she BELIEVED that she knew what women would respond to. All the things that men overlooked in lieu of pure style without any function were mandatory for Cashin, who was so right. Look next to you on the bus - at the woman with the cheap purse with dogleash clasps holding the strap to the body. Check out the enormous pockets on the pants at the Gap - these are all things that were nonexistent before the world was graced with the genius of Cashin. Her ideas have trickled down to the most common uninspired accessory manufacturers because even schlock houses recognize a good idea. A tangerine cotton canvas coat with attached leather hobo bag, which came about because Bonnie didn't always want to hassle with carrying a purse. It's things that like that that leave us in awe. So practical, so smart and so freaking stylish and it can only be Cashin. Topstitched in white, the leather collar and strap are the same exact shade of orange as the canvas. The attached bag on the right side has a main outer pocket and a small front pocket which closes with a large brass zipper. It doesn't matter if you never put anything in there - it just looks so cool. Inseam pocket on the left side, this is lined entirely in matching orange canvas. Made for Philip Sills, it fastens simply along the placket ith signature turnlock closures. Bust up to 40", shoulder to shoulder 16", outer sleeve 22" and length 45". As is true with all of Cashin's work, these pieces look perfect with faded Levi's and a t or a little Norell yellow wool shift. Beat that! Excellent condition. $635.00 |
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